IDG Comparing a 2006 PSU (left) versus a 2016 version (right), we can see voltages have trended away from 3.3- and 5.5-volt use toward 12-volt. Why kick 3.3 volts and 5 volts to the curb? Still ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power management company Eaton today announced its eMobility business has been awarded a contract to supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter for use in a ...

Thus, it's perfectly possible to use a 12-volt battery or power supply to do the trick in case you run out of battery. The dual-voltage system means that Tesla uses a DC-DC converter that self ...